Unit 5: Taking a Glimpse of Art History

UNIT 5
Taking a Glimpse of Art History

Activating Prior Learning

I. Have a closer look at the artworks. Give their names and indicate where
you can find them. Pick out your answer in the box shown on the next page.
Write your answer on the blanks provided.

Name: SPHINX Name: PYRAMID

Place: EGYPT Place: EGYPT

Name: Name: ZIGGURAT

MANUNGGUL
JAR Place:
MESOPOTAMIA
Place:
PHILIPPINES

Name: TAJ Name: COLOSSEUM

MAHAL
Place: ROME, ITALY
Place: INDIA

Photo credit: www.colosseum.net; www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph.;

www.tajmahal.gov.in;prezi.com; www.history.com

Choose your answers for the activity from the box below.
Artworks Place
Taj Mahal, Manunggul Jar, Hanging Garden , China, India, Philippines, Greece, Italy,
Ziggurat, Pyramid, Colosseum, Sphinx, Great France, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia,
Wall Japan, Vietnam
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Application

I. Identify at least two major artworks contributed by each of the

countries.
Countries Artworks How does the artwork describe the
culture of the country?
Philippines

China

Greece

Rome

Egypt

II. Read and analyze the given statements, then identify whether it is true
or false.
Give explanation to support your answer.
Statement Answer Short Explanation
1. In pre-historic times,
artworks reflected the
beliefs of humans about
life and fertility.
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2. Asian art is essentially

religious in nature.

3. The impact of
contacts with peoples of
mainland Asia and the
middle East resulted in
new ideas in art among
the Filipinos.

4. Different places in the

world were known
because of their famous
art creations such that
China is noted for its
pottery, while India is
famous for its Taj Mahal
and Pantheon is to
Greek; Parthenon is to
Rome.

5. The art works found

in burial sites reveal the
traditional practice
“pabaon” among people
on Southeast Asia.

Feedback
Name: _______________________ Section: ____________ Score: __________
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I. Read and identify what is being asked in the given statement.

STONE AGE 1. It is known as the period of prehistoric human culture, during

which work was done with stone tools.
NEOLITHIC POTTERY 2. It is considered as the oldest form of art in China.
CALLIGRAPHY 3. It is the art of writing beautifully, generally in
freehand, with pen or brush on paper or any similar
material.
OKIL/OKIR 4. It is the most simple abstraction of the serpent and this is the
most commonly used figure in Maranaw art.
NEOLITHIC PERIOD 5. This period shows that development of glass
technology and art of weaving in the Philippines as the
Filipinos strove for better control over their environment.
GREAT SPHINX 6. This combines the body of a lion with the head of the
Pharoah Khafre and the largest surviving colossus and a
majestic symbol of royal power.
PYRAMID 7. It is an impressionistic structure, rectangular and with
elaborately enclosed engineered interior.
COLOSSEUM 8. It was called the largest amphitheater in the Roman world.
DORIC, IONIC, CARINTHIAN 9. It is the tallest and most slender of the
three architectural orders; it has a capital featuring curling
acanthus leaves, and base.
CAVE PAINTING 10. This early form of art communicates something about
life during the New Stone Age. It is
thought to be a form of communication.

II. Write a one-liner statement about the prehistoric arts of the different
countries in the world. You may include those that you learned from what
you have researched aside from those included in the discussions.

Country One-liner Statement

Topic 2: Appreciating the Philippine Indigenous Art

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Application

I. Did You Know?

Let us have a glimpse of what other knowledge can we learn about
Philippine indigenous art through this short activity. Have you known the
following facts about the various indigenous art in the Philippines? Put a check
mark (/) on the items that you already know and a cross (x) on the items that you
don’t know yet.

Did you know that…

_____1. pottery is one of the oldest form of arts that indigenous people have in
the country.
_____2. the art of carving known as ukkil by the Tausug, okir by the Maranao and
ukil by the Badjao can be found in their weapons and other belongings.
_____3. pottery has two uses: for the household and for funeral. _____4.
there are group of people like the Tausug who do not use human
representation in their artforms but show geometric patterns and vivid
color.
_____5. Sarimanok is one of the art symbol that Filipinos in South produce that
shows the uniqueness of their culture.
_____6. abel, malong and tapis and are some pieces of textile which shows that
this indigenous art is still surviving
_____7. the Cordillera’s bul’ul is a product of their carving skills that is used in
rituals and symbolizes their beliefs.
_____8. various Filipino indigenous art forms has basically two functions, can be
funerary and for the household.
_____9. indigenous backpacks are made of indigenous materials such as the
pasiking of the Ilocanos and bango of the Ifugaos.
_____10. wood and metal carving can be found in weapons, jars for burial, and
other materials used in the household.
Try to assess your knowledge. Based on your score, check the level of your
knowledge using the following scoring guide.

SCORE DESCRIPTION
9-10 You have a wide knowledge about the topic. You can still add more to what
you already know
7-8 You are moderately knowledgeable about the topic, you can still learn more.
5-6 You have knowledge about the topic but a lot of learning may increase your
knowledge.
Below 5 It seems that you have very little knowledge on the topic but you’ll enjoy
learning more as we go along.

III. Indigenous Art Appreciation

Choose one of the following samples of indigenous art and try to analyze the
artwork by answering the following questions. Write your answers on a paper and
be ready to share your ideas to the class. Questions for Analysis
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1. Based on the design that you see from the artwork, what story does it tell about
the indigenous group it represents?
2. What do you like about the artwork? Why?
3. What characteristics of the artwork describe the indigenous group who created
it?

Manunggul Jar excavated in Palawan

Source: ncca.gov.ph.

Bul’ ul from the Cordilleras Cagayan de Oro textile displayed in an

Source: ncca.gov.ph exhibit Source: ncca.gov.ph.

Feedback
I. Post Test

Name: ________________________ Section: __________ Score: ___________

Instruction: Write the letter of the correct answer to the following questions.
A 1. Bul’ul is a carved figure from the __________ that symbolizes the ancient
Gods looking after the bountiful harvest.
A. Cordilleras C. Visayas peninsula
B. Cagayan mountains D. Mindanao
B 2. Using materials from the earth such as sticky clays ,_________ as an
indigenous art is known in the entire Philippines with their unique designs
and numerous uses.
A. carving B. pottery C. painting D. weaving D 3. Which
of the following art forms do not include products of weaving?
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A. abel from Ilocos C. barong made of pinya fabric

B. tapis of Visayas D. okir of the Maranaos
C 4. The people of Quezon are very skilled in making hats, fans, and mats
which are products of basketry and mat-making also popular in other parts
of the country. Which of the following are indigenous materials
commonly used for this art?
A. bamboo and rattan C. twigs and vines
B. buri and pandan D. plastic strips and textile
C 5. The Manunggul jar excavated in __________ tells us the belief of
Filipinos that spirits of the dead travel from the world of mortals to the world
of spirits or what we usually say “sa kabilang buhay”.
A. Cagayan B. Mindoro C. Palawan D. Sulu
B 6. Kalis or kris is a _________ from Mindanao which is a product of
skilled metal carving bearing intricate design.
A. eating utensil B. weapon C. vessel D. boat C 7. Paete
in ________ is one of the many places in the Philippines where wood
carving tradition has flourished throughout the years and is the seat of
carving capital in the country.
A. Batangas B. Bicol C. Laguna D. Mindoro
C 8. What are the most common designs that are embellished in the
indigenous textile in the country woven by Filipinos?
A. human figure C. geometric design
B. animal figures D. fancy designs
B 9. Indigenous people use ___________ usually made of beads and metals
not just for adornment which also reveals the status of the wearer.
A. clothing B. jewelry C. tapis D. weapons
B 10. One of the oldest form of arts of the indigenous Filipino people is
____________which are used for household and some types for burial.
A. basketry B. pottery C. weaving D. wood carving
III. Appreciation
Create a pattern or design inspired by our indigenous arts that can be used
as decoration of any material such as Shirt design, textile, ID lace, furniture or
others. Sketch the product bearing the design. Write a short description of the
inspiration of the design.
Rubrics
Use of indigenous design – 5 points
Artistry and creativity – 5 points
Color and texture – 5 points
Innovativeness – 5 points
Overall appeal – 5 points
25 points

Topic 3: Western Art Influence to the Philippine Art

Learning
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Application

I. I Knew It…
Choose three Western art influences notable to you based on the previous
discussion. List down as much information you learned from the discussion.
Enrich what you have learned by doing a quick search for additional information
that may help you understand more about the characteristics of the different
Western art by filling out the diagram below.

1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____

III. Let’s try this.

Identify what are the western influences particularly Roman and Greek in the
design of the architecture below. Write your description about the architecture
showcasing what is indigenous and the Greek and Roman influences and what
you think are common from the two. Write short answers in the Venn diagram
following the photo below. Share your output to the class.
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The Athena building in Cagayan State University

Source: www.csu.edu.ph

Write your observations on the diagram.

Greek Roman

Feedback

Name:JOHN FRANCIS C. DELOS SANTOS Section:EE 1A Score: _________

I. Post Test

A. True or False
Instruction: Write if the statement is True or False on the space provided.
FALSE 1. The development of Greek art evolved in three periods which
showcases artistic styles from geometric shape patterns and human
figures.
TRUE 2. It is observed that in the earlier part of the 19th century, Philippine art
creations focused mainly on describing the daily life activities of the
Filipinos.
TRUE 3. The Romans produced realistic portrayal of individuals which can be
seen in their sculptures.
FALSE4. The Christian art basically represent spirituality and faith through
elaborate decors of churches using biblical subjects for ornamentation.
TRUE 5. In the Philippines, paintings and churches are adorned with symbolic
figures of saints, cherubs, angels and the Sarimanok which are often
found in the altars.
TRUE 6. Tall windows and columns with the presence of exaggerated arches are
the basic characteristics of Gothic architecture.
TRUE 7. The Byzantine period gives emphasis on the interior of structures which
are somewhat eclectic and irregular.
FALSE 8. The artistry of the great artists Michaelangelo, Raphael and Van Goh
contributed to the creation of great artistic works during the Renaissance.
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FALSE 9. Impressive dome ceilings and intricate décor in the interior of churches
or architecture are characteristics of Byzantine architecture.
FALSE 10. The grandeur of the Roman arts is opposed in Neoclassicism which
brought back the use of on basic geometric style and focused on
symmetry.

B. Essay.
Instructions. Choose one of the questions below and write a two- paragraph
response. Give your opinion and support your answer. (15 points) Write
your essay on the space below the rubrics.
1. What do you perceive as the effect of Western influence to the Philippine
art today?
2. Which period of the Western art history do you find most common in your
locality? What are the examples and where can you find them?
3. As a Filipino, how are you going to utilize the western influences in the
arts without forgetting to give importance to our indigenous art?

Rubrics for the Essay

5 points 3 points 1 point Write
Scores here
Content Shared Content is enough Content is limited
information more to respond to and is quite vague
than what is question
expected
Supporting Enumerated at Enumerated one Supporting
least two supporting information is
ideas
supporting information present but does
information not suffice to
support the answer
Organization Explanation is Some ideas are Ideas are
of ideas made clear and are not well expressed but not
ideas are organized well organized
organized well

TOTAL SCORE

Reflection
Post It…
Go around your community and write a short article about the one form of
indigenous art that you can still find and is created by the people in the
community. Take photos of the artwork and if possible, the artist or artisan who
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created it. Include caption for the photos. The article should describe, promote and
encourage people to patronize the indigenous art. Post the article in your
Facebook Account or create a class Facebook Page where everyone in the class
could post their outputs in the Art Appreciation class.